And more.....

Avakins is no longer a baby - but yet, a toddler. In every aspect of the word. She is becoming very vocal, speaking new words, clearly, every day. Directing us to things she wants to do, walking around on her own, exploring the world, jibber jabbering to herself all day, everyday. She is growing very independent and rarely wants to be held anymore - unless she is getting tired. She is a lover. Of all things. She never goes to bed without kissing the dogs goodnight, hugging mommy & daddy, kissing her Pooh Bear and kissing bunny. She even went as far as to kiss her Elmo sticker at the Pediatrician's office after she was all done! She is gentle. She is curious. She is funny. She is kind. She is everything we could've ever asked for, and more.

Ava's 18 Month Stats are in:

Height: 34 Inches - Between 95th - and 99th Percentile

Weight: 24.8 Pounds - Just over the 25th Percentile

Favorite Foods:

-Pizza

-Carrots

-Green Beans

-Cheese

-Apple/Carrot Juice

-Goldfish

Favorite Activities:

-Being Outside

-Frisbee with the dogs

-Cozy Coup Cruising

-Playing with "the boys" across the street. Whom, whenever we say "Ava where are the boys?" She runs to the front window to point at their house.

-Jogger rides with Mommy and Daddy (We're trying to work on our fitness a little bit more and have really been logging some serious miles on the jogging stroller.)